Jaisalmer railway station
Railway station in Rajasthan, India
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Jaisalmer railway station is a major railway station located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The railway station is under the administrative control of North Western Railway of Indian Railways. The station has three platforms and a total of five tracks. Jodhpur- Jaisalmer Railway was merged with the Western Railway in November 1951. Later North Western Railway came into existence on 1 October 2002.[1][2][failed verification][3][4][failed verification]
Jaisalmer railway station | |||||
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 Jaisalmer railway station at night, redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan India | ||||
| Coordinates | 26.9152°N 70.9269°E | ||||
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) | ||||
| System |  Regional rail | ||||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operator | North Western Railway | ||||
| Line | Jodhpur–Jaisalmer line | ||||
| Platforms | 3 | ||||
| Tracks | 5 | ||||
| Connections | Taxi stand, Autorickshaw | ||||
| Construction | |||||
Structure type | At grade | ||||
| Parking | Available | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Functioning | ||||
| Station code | JSM | ||||
| Zone(s) | North Western Railway Zone | ||||
| Division(s) | Jodhpur | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1921 | ||||
| Former names | Jodhpur–Bikaner Railway | ||||
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History
Jaisalmer railway station serves the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and has been an important railhead for the region for many years. Earlier, the station had basic passenger facilities.
The station has recently been redeveloped under the Indian government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of ₹140 crore. The upgrade includes improved passenger amenities such as air-conditioned waiting halls, escalators, solar panels, and better accessibility features.[5] Completed in October 2025, the redevelopment aims to provide a more comfortable and efficient travel experience. It also supports the growing number of tourists visiting Jaisalmer, known for its desert safaris and historic havelis.[6]
Trains
Some important trains that originate and terminate at the station:[citation needed]
- Shakur Basti–Jaisalmer Superfast Express
- Ranikhet Express
- Corbett Park Link Express
- Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Express
- Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express
- Malani Express
- Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Passenger
- Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express
- Jaisalmer–Sabarmati Express
- Jammu–Jaisalmer Shalimar Express
